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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.53 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.53 and 37.58 is: 56.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.53 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.53 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.53 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 2,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876.00/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.24

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